The Nunawading Spectres didn’t open their season under lights or in front of a crowd. They started on the road, in Tasmania, where early rounds tend to strip things back to what matters most. No noise, no comfort, just a group learning each other in real time.
It was a strong beginning. The Spectres women returned home unbeaten, starting their campaign 2–0 with a level of composure and cohesion that suggests there is more to come. The men split their weekend, finishing 1–1, but showed enough across both games to indicate they will be firmly in the mix as the season unfolds.
There’s no sense of arrival just yet. If anything, it feels like a starting point.
That next step begins now.
Both teams take the floor tonight in the opening leg of the GEBC Cup against Ringwood, a matchup that always carries a little extra edge. Familiar opponent, local rivalry, and an early opportunity to sharpen before attention turns to what many have been waiting for.
The first home game of the NBL1 South season. Saturday against another local foe, the Waverley Falcons.
For Nunawading, home is The Graveyard. It’s a venue that has built a reputation over time, not just for the results produced there, but for the atmosphere that surrounds it. There is an energy to game night that doesn’t need to be manufactured. It builds naturally as the stands fill, as families, players, and supporters settle in, and as the game begins to take shape.
It is not a passive experience. It pulls you in.
That connection between team and community is what sits at the centre of the Nunawading Spectres membership offering in 2026.
With the season underway, the club is inviting its community to step into that environment through the Inner Sanctum membership. More than access, it is designed to bring people closer to the rhythm of the season. The moments that don’t make the box score. The stories behind the performances. The feeling of being part of something as it unfolds, rather than watching from a distance.
Membership includes priority entry to all Spectres NBL1 South home games at The Graveyard, ensuring supporters are there when the building comes to life. Members will also receive an official Spectres scarf, a staple across the winter months, along with exclusive merchandise discounts on game nights and access to partner offers throughout the season.
Beyond game night, the Inner Sanctum offers a deeper line of sight into the program, with a monthly e-newsletter featuring updates, interviews and behind the scenes content, as well as invitations to selected club events across the year.
The offering has been structured to remain accessible, with adult memberships priced at $55, children at $40, and family packages (two adults and two children) available for $150.
With both teams now in motion, the focus shifts to Saturday night and the first opportunity to bring it all together on home floor. It is the point where early signs start to carry more weight, where momentum can build, and where the broader Nunawading community becomes part of the journey.
The season has begun.
Now it comes home.
Membership Options – Click Here to Purchase
Inner Sanctum Membership
Adult: $55
Child: $40
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): $150
What You’re Part Of
- Priority access and entry to every home game at The Graveyard
- Official Spectres scarf. You’ll need it
- Exclusive merchandise discounts on game nights
- Special offers from Spectres partners
- Monthly insider access. Stories, updates, behind the scenes
- Invitations to club events across the season
